Member Spotlights
The following individuals are just a few of the many outstanding members of Appalachian Voices who volunteer their time to protect the natural and cultural heritage of our Appalachian region.
Ben Bristoll
Ben Bristoll stands on top of Sharp Top Mountain at Peaks of Otter in Virginia. Bike Delivery…
William Dixon
The Eternal Optimist By Dac Collins William Dixon takes a short break during our conversation to ring…
Tracey Wright
Educator and “Everyday Person” Making a Difference By Charlotte Wray Tracey Wright isn’t one to sit back…
Gabrielle Zeiger
Mushroom Expert and Mountain Lover By Charlotte Wray You could easily call Gabrielle Zeiger a jack of…
Teddy and Tootsie Jablonski
Pictured: Teddy (left) and Tootsie Selfless Sisters By W. Spencer King Teddy and Tootsie Jablonski are sisters…
Dean Whitworth
Actor, Activist, Forest Advocate By Chris Robey Don’t let the easy handshake and crinkle-eyed smile fool you;…
Pallavi Podapati
Board Member Digs Into Coal Miner Health Policies By Julia Lindsay You just try to stop Pallavi…
Carol Rollman
A Farming Heritage at Sycamore Spring By Laura Marion Carol Rollman, admirably referred to by customers as…
Nicholas Young
Mountain Journeys Inspire A Connection to Appalachia By Chris Robey Nicholas Young began visiting the Great Smoky…
Bob Belton
Bob Belton and his wife, Celia, at a house tour on Virginia’s Northern Creek. Defender of Brook…
Martha Paradeis
Pictured: Martha Paradeis, center, with husband John Dozier, left, sons Carey and Julian, and Julian’s wife Casey…
Two Inspiring Leaders
Christina Howe and Bunk Spann Appalachian Voices is paying tribute to two outstanding individuals, Christina Howe and…
Kevin Price
Pictured: Kevin Price’s chocolate lab Mae Mae is Blue Smoke Coffee’s unofficial mascot. Naturally, sales of Mae…
The Mullins Family
(Clockwise from top left): Rustina, Nick, Daniel and Alex Mullins A former coal-mining family seeks better future…
Scott Goebel
Photo by Nelson Pilsner Poet & Activist: A Cabin at the End of the Whirled With heroes…
Margaret Breslau
Pictured: Margaret, a Virginian, joined in solidarity with North Carolinians at the Moral March on Raleigh on…
Alison Auciello
Protecting Her Family’s Roots By Meredith Warfield For Alison Auciello, defending Appalachia is an everyday battle. She…
Dr. Pat Holmes
Clean Water Advocate Joins Appalachian Voices Board By Kelsey Boyajian Growing up in eastern Tennessee, Dr. Pat…
Connie Hale
Dedicated to Sustainable Business By Meredith Warfield “Stick to what you believe in, and don’t deviate,” Appalachian…
